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title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 682 STA Storage Area Network hardware software and support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND"
published: "2025-10-27"
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# GB-Manchester: ACE 682 STA Storage Area Network hardware software and support

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1358a5dc-f968-4d04-84fb-4b752d8d2748

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of a Storage Area Network including hardware, software, and a five-year maintenance and support contract. The process concerned the purchase of server equipment and related software installations, valued at £35,607 GBP, classified under the computer equipment and supplies category. The procurement, identified by the tender ID BIP989817839, utilised an unspecified procurement method. The contract, awarded to NG-IT, commenced on 14 February 2025 and is due to conclude on 28 February 2030. The delivery locations specified include the United Kingdom, various British Overseas Territories, and other international regions, highlighting a broad geographic reach.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialised in IT infrastructure, hardware maintenance, and software support. Since NG-IT, a small to medium enterprise (SME), secured the contract, similar-sized firms with expertise in computer equipment and related services might find themselves well-positioned for future opportunities with the Arts Council or similar organisations. Despite this tender being completed, leveraging this insight into requirements could grant businesses a strategic edge in future, similar bids, especially those targeting long-term IT support and services agreements.

## Notice

Purchase of server equipment, racking, software installation and 5 year hardware maintenance and support contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7919a356-0730-415d-a759-eaa0789f0cd0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,607 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,607 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 1FN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NG-IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2025 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7919a356-0730-415d-a759-eaa0789f0cd0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7919a356-0730-415d-a759-eaa0789f0cd0
  27th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=989817839
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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